Sermons from 2019 (Page 2)
The Gospel of John (36): True and False Confidence
Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven uses John 9:35-41 to clarify the assurance of salvation for the believer. We learn the danger of false assurance and the inseparability of faith and assurance, and we clear away the smoke of confusion. “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of…
Thankfulness in the Presence of God
Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven uses Psalm 100:1-5 to rejoice in the gifts we receive from God’s gracious hand. This Psalm provides a call to come with gladness, a call to know the Lord, and a call to give thanks.
“Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name!”
Answer Me When I Call
Mr. Eduardo Martorano uses Psalm 4:1-8 to show how trust in God brings peace and contentment. In this Psalm, we hear David appeal to God, assess the situation, and acknowledge security in the Lord. “In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.”
The Gospel of John (35): I Was Blind, Now I See
Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven uses John 9:8-34 to show the power of Jesus to change lives. We learn the amazement of the inquisitive neighbors, the frustration of the dead religionists, and the boldness of the man who can now see. “One thing I do know, that though I was blind, now I see.”
The Gospel of John (34): New Sight for the Blind Man
In John 9:1-7, Jesus displays his ability to do the works of God by bringing sight to a blind man. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven explains the details, the spiritual meaning, and the purpose of this miracle. “We must work the works of him who sent me while it is day… As long as I am in the world, I…
The Book of Ephesians (24): Searching the Unsearchable
From Ephesians 3:7-13, Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven describes the Apostle Paul’s role as a minister. We learn the calling of a preacher, the ministry of a preacher, and the way of fruitful listening to preaching.
“This grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of…
The Lifter of My Head
Mr. Eduardo Martorano uses Psalm 3:1-8 to bring a message of comfort to all those trusting in God. In this psalm of David, we learn to describe our trouble, describe our God, and to describe our request. “Arise, O Lord! Save me, O my God! Salvation belongs to the Lord; your blessing be on your people!”
The Gospel of John (33): Abraham Meets Jesus
In John 8:48-59 and Genesis 22:1-14, we discover Abraham’s opportunity to see the coming Messiah. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes the time of expectation and the time of revelation and celebration experienced by Abraham and Isaac on Mt. Moriah.
In the temple Jesus spoke of his coming, “Your father Abraham rejoiced that he would see my day. He saw it and was…
The Book of Ephesians (23): The Mystery of Christ
Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven, preaching from Ephesians 3:1-6, focuses on the revelation of Jesus Christ. Listen as he preaches on the unfolding of the mystery of Jesus Christ, the mystery of being in Jesus Christ, and the mystery of Jesus Christ in us.
“I have been crucified with Christ. It is…
The Gospel of John (32): Who is Your Father?
In John 8:39-47 and Genesis 4:1-11, there is a contrast between two fathers, with only one path leading to salvation. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes two sacrifices, two responses, and two fathers. “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”